Look no further. If you want a reliable chef who is going to make delicious food at very reasonable rates and is great to work with, Chef Amy is where it's at. Chef Amy came through for me and my crew way beyond expectations. I put an add out for personal chef that could prepare and serve a bbq dinner and a brunch for a 22-person bachelor party up in South Lake. She NAILED it! Chef Amy's response was a standout among the dozen or so received. Yes, her quotes were a lot more reasonable than most I received. Yes, her menus ideas sounded spot on. But she really got me with a side comment that she regularly cooks for a big burning man camp AND just finished catering a 70+ person dinner for the Sheriff's department. I figured if she could handle those gigs then a bachelor party would be a cakewalk.
Chef Amy was very reliable in her communication, always presenting a variety of options and always ready to get on board with whatever decisions I made. Once we narrowed down a total budget and a menu she sent over a very professional invoice that broke down the ingredients by meals by quantity and price, along with her very reasonable rates. Super transparent so I knew exactly what to expect and could plan accordingly.
The menu for dinner was a few appetizers, marinated steak for bbq, a few side dishes (including a superb gorgazola, pear, spring green salad). The menu for brunch was breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches. She did a great job working the kitchen, sight unseen. She showed up on time, and served on time, and was able to work efficiently while maintaining her cool and friendly manner. Everyone loved her. The only issue with the food was that the oven wouldn't heat up above 350, which was certainly NOT her fault, but if you are having her cook in an unfamiliar kitchen test out all the appliances ahead of time if you can.
Chef Amy's secret weapon is her vast connections in the area. She hooked us up with a great bartender and entertainment and managed the whole crew in an elegant way that made it super easy for getting everyone paid. Everyone at the party raved about the job she did and how easy it made the event for all of us for great value. Totally awesome and I can't recommend her enough. Only thing I would have done differently was to order a LOT more of her homemade desserts :-) read more